Blog - Lakeview Title - Maryland Based Title Company, Title Insurance Company located in Howard County, Maryland

February 02, 2012

Understanding the Legalities of Foreclosures

With loan modifications becoming increasingly more challenging to obtain, the amount of short sales and foreclosures continue to rise.
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October 26, 2011

Short Sales that Stop Short: Why Agent-Driven Short Sales Close Poorly

Tips for successful short sale transactions.
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October 04, 2011

A Rescue Plan for Distressed Short Sales

Short sale transactions are on the rise. The poor economy, rising unemployment and reduced home prices across the nation have all contributed to this trend. But what does this mean for you if you're a home buyer, seller or real estate agent? Read more to find out.
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September 26, 2011

How to Rebuild Your Credit � Part 2

You will recall from the previous article that we discussed some of the initial steps you can take to rebuild your credit score.

In this article we continue that conversation and introduce three fundamental habits that you must have in order to maintain a strong credit score.
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August 15, 2011

How to Rebuild Your Credit Part 1

Have you checked your credit score lately? Is it listed as bad or poor on loan and credit applications?
Whether you’ve had poor credit in the past, or you’re struggling to maintain good credit currently, there are easy steps you can take to rectify the situation.
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July 27, 2011

Everything You Need to Know About Title Insurance

Have you ever wondered what title insurance is all about? What purpose does it serve and how does it benefit you as a homebuyer? Well, when you finally obtain approval for your home loan, the mortgage company will begin to speak with you about title insurance.

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July 19, 2011

What Does a Title Company Do?

Title companies are mysterious to people who don't understand what the term 'title' really means. A lot of folks think of 'title' as a piece of paper that shows ownership of property such as a car, or a house. This is only one piece of the pie. This article tells you everything you need to know about what Title companies do.
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June 29, 2011

When To Refinance Your Home Mortgage

Are you having trouble paying your mortgage? Do you often wonder when is the right time to refinance? Well this article explains some important considerations to make as you figure out whether it's time for you to refinance your mortgage.
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June 22, 2011

10 Mistakes to Avoid Before Buying a Home

Home buying is rarely a quick and easy decision. It requires lots of pre-planning and preparation. Unfortunately many buyers do not plan adequately for this occasion. Sometimes they don't even know how to plan. Thus they end up getting disappointed when they cannot - for various reasons - purchase the home of their dreams. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid before buying a home.
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May 25, 2011

Worth Fighting Over: How Shared Driveways Come Between Good Neighbors

When you're in the market for a new home convenience is right on top of your wish-list together with location and other amenities. But what if your dream home comes with a shared driveway? Most people might assume that they automatically have the right to use a shared driveway. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.
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April 26, 2011

Home Inspection Contingency: Straight Talk about Home Inspections � Part Two

The previous article discussed the importance of a home inspection contingency clause as part of the sales contract. In particular it focused on the Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) inspection addendum, widely used in Howard County and surrounding areas. This week’s article analyses the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) inspection addendum which is used mostly in Montgomery, Frederick and Prince George’s counties and other areas in Maryland and Virginia surrounding Washington D.C.
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April 19, 2011

Home Inspection Contingency: Straight Talk about Home Inspections � Part One

Buying a home is the one of biggest investments you will ever make. Once you purchase a house, there’s no option to exchange it or return it if things go wrong. A home inspection gives the buyer a better understanding of the physical condition of the structure by conducting a visual inspection of the house and its systems.
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April 12, 2011

Understanding Your Lease Option Agreement

From a buyer’s point of view, a lease option is excellent when you wish to buy a piece of property but aren’t quite ready due to credit or financial problems.

The lease option gives you time to work out your finances while giving you some control over your ‘new home’. In a buyer’s market, a seller may also benefit from a lease option, if they have property that has been on the market for a long time or if they need to move quickly and need their house occupied as soon as possible.
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April 05, 2011

6 Familiar Short Sale Troubles

Short sales present a less disruptive option to financially troubled home-owners than do foreclosures or bankruptcy. But they do have their fair share of problems. When a short sale buyer or seller is well informed about these potential pitfalls, then they can plan accordingly and even take some steps to reduce the impact of their effects.